From Dongshi to Pingkangfang, pedestrians are even more scarce, and entering Pingkangfang is like another time and space, with jade arms and fragrant shoulders everywhere. It's just that these women who are soliciting business outside are a little pink and faded, and they probably don't bother to solicit customers on the street.

Go deeper, some buildings and courtyards of a small scale are colder, and they are all small people greeting familiar guests.

Continuing to move forward, the voices were sparse, and Lian Shan stopped: "Lady, it's here." ”

Ming Yihu looked at the inconspicuous house in front of her suspiciously, if it weren't for the words "Xinglu Courtyard", she only thought it was a private house. There was no one to solicit customers, and there was no intention of putting on lights.

Lianshan knocked on the door and sent a famous post from the crack in the door. The door creaked open, and a servant girl with a proud look bowed slightly, and asked Mingyi to enter.

Ming Yi turned around, saw that Lian Shan was still outside the door, nodded to her, and watched her go in, feeling a little sad inexplicably. In this space, Lian Shan is the only person she can trust, and now she can't accompany her.

Before she had time to think about it, the maidservant had already led her through a cold courtyard, and her eyes suddenly opened up. The sound of the warbler and the swallow language, the candle shadow is red, this is what the Qinglou should look like!

The hall was tall and bright, but not noisy, and the sound of the piano flowed on the high platform in the middle, and the men around the seats whispered quietly, sometimes calling the servants to come and greet them. There were small and delicate wine utensils and fruits on the table, and Ming Yi glanced at it casually with the arrogant maidservant, and saw that the wine in the cup was red and cute, and he was curious but embarrassed to ask.

Mingyi was taken up the stairs on one side, and the eyes downstairs were blazing, and some "whispers" that were not taboo inevitably floated to Mingyi's ears.

"There is still a woman of this age in Xinglu Courtyard? Is it a chair? ”

"You didn't know when you first came to Chang'an, but Ming Niangzi was a frequent visitor to Xinglu Courtyard, haha." The man replied.

There was also a look of disdain: "Fang bereaved his father to come here to seek joy, it's really unseemly." ”

The newcomer asked, "Does Xinglu Courtyard also pick up female customers?" Could it be that Oiran also has a greasy friend? ”

"I heard that Yin's mother is familiar with her, so she made an exception to let her male pet stay in the hospital and often come to **."

The more he talked, the more unbearable it became, Mingyi had goosebumps on his body, isn't one mountain enough? is still hiding male pets in brothels, and this lady has too much appetite. Or did you eat the oiran as well? One or two men are easy to say, and it's a bit of a stretch for her.

Before she finished thinking about it, the maidservant girl had already pushed the door for her and invited her to enter: "Ming Niangzi wait a minute, when Liu joins the army and arrives, Ling'er will order the banquet to be opened." ”

The maidservant who called herself Ling'er was still expressionless and retreated by herself.

This private room is not very spacious, there is not much room outside the dining table, there are pictures of ladies on the wall, and incense is burned in the corner, which is a light and pleasant smell.

On the table, it was a little more hearty than downstairs, with a pot and two cups, four snacks, and four preserved fruits. Ming Yi was bored waiting, so he simply poured himself a drink, and he was really curious about the taste of this wine.

Sure enough, it is the kind of red wine, it smells of roses, slightly sour in the mouth, fruity, sweeter than modern wines, and the alcohol content should be very low, more like a fruit wine made in the countryside. Losing interest in wine, she felt heartache again, and the pre-dinner snacks for hospitality were so varied, and she didn't know if she could get the money for this meal. What other male pets? Is it necessary to give a pocket fee even if you don't use it?

Dizzy, there was a knock on the door, and Ling'er brought a man in.

The man was dark-skinned, of medium stature, with a square face and drooping eyes, and a gentle appearance. Wearing a dark green saro round-necked robe, a leather belt girdle at the waist, a permeable blue rui beast jade pendant and a bulging money bag, with a bunched hair, a scholarly face that does not look like a military attaché but looks like a middle-aged Confucian student, looking like a middle-aged Confucian. Ming Yi exhaled deeply, it's okay, it's okay, although it's not a beautiful man like Lianshan, it's always clean and tidy, and he doesn't lose his appetite.

Ling'er withdrew quietly, the man sat down, his posture suddenly dispersed, smiled at Mingyi, thought about it, smiled again, and made a worry: "Can Ling Zun's affairs be done after his death?" When I heard that Mingyi was in trouble, I should have done my best to help, but the women at home blocked me, alas, ......"

As he spoke, the man became more and more sorrowful, and drank all the wine in his cup.

Ming Yi was worried, and it sounded like there was something really unclean between the two, so the other party's daughter-in-law had such a big opinion, and called her by her name, she looked very familiar, and she couldn't help but respond, and replied cautiously: "It's good that Liu joins the army if he has a heart." ”

The man's brows were knotted: "I didn't believe it when I heard people say that you lost your soul, but now it seems that you don't even recognize people." You and I are like brothers and sisters, and we never stick to conventions. Alas, no wonder you, we used to call each other by name. ”

Mingyi's heart is down, brother and sister...... At most, it was ambiguous, and poured wine for Liu Enchao: "Mingyi Sijue has not recovered yet, Brother Enchao forgive me." ”

Liu Enchao untied the money bag from his waist and sent the leather money bag to Ming Yi: "I have poured my money into it, you know, I have limited money and money on hand, and I am afraid that Ming Yi will be the east tonight." ”

Mingyi's hand sank, in addition to the copper coin, there seemed to be some round things in it, and it was not easy to open it in front of people for verification, and his heart was tumbling, lest this gift could not stop this banquet.

Liu Enchao was careful, and said with a smile: "There are a few gold beads in it that have been removed from my brother's waist, which should be able to exchange for a few dollars to spend." ”

Ming Yi suddenly felt that this person's image was tall and mighty, and secretly gave her gold under the pressure of Hedong Lion, what kind of kindness is this! is really a confidante of Lanyan, in case she wants to make a promise, she will admit it!

Before Mingyi took Liu Enchao's hand and was grateful, Ling'er came in with the servants, and four plates of hard dishes were served in one go. A plate of crystal clear sliced fish is placed in a blooming posture, which is now known as sashimi. A plate of roasted venison, full of aroma. A plate of steamed lamb with skin, slightly simmering, and a small plate with minced garlic and ginger, used for dipping. A plate of pork belly and chicken gizzards made of soup made from cut flowers, sprinkled with pepper. In addition, a plate of steamed cakes with meat filling, similar to steamed buns, and a plate of snow-white osmanthus cakes, sweet.

Since Mingyi crossed over, in addition to drinking porridge during his illness, he almost had a meal with noodles and soup, and he was reluctant to eat some meat at all. As soon as these dishes were served, my stomach was so excited that I gurgled. Liu Enchao listened, but he didn't break it, and pursed his lips and smiled.

Ming Yi was embarrassed and diverted the topic: "Didn't you say that Mother Yin arranged three Oiran ladies?" Why is it so shelf-shelf, and you don't go to the table? I asked Ling'er to ask. ”

got up to open the door, but was pulled by Liu Enchao: "Is Mingyi joking with Brother Wei?" How can I look down on those vulgar fans. I have told Yin's mother that there is no need to accompany us, and our brother and sister are quietly drinking and talking. ”

Ming Yi said with a smile: "I really want to see what kind of heavenly beauty that the master lady is, who can make Brother Enchao look at each other with blue eyes and have a soft spot." ”

Liu Enchao smiled and looked at Mingyi intently: "If it weren't for the fact that you look exactly the same, I really doubt that you are Mingyi." ”

Ming Yi's hand stretched out to the pig's head paused for a moment: "The doctor said that in some time, Ming Yi's sanity will naturally recover." ”

Liu Enchao slowly looked away, and sandwiched a piece of mutton into Mingyi's bowl: "Eat more, and recover as soon as possible." ”

Ming Yi breathed a sigh of relief, he always felt that Liu Enchao had the intention of talking and resting, and he couldn't find any topic, so he simply asked the other party to say more: "It's better to talk about what happened since you and I met, firstly, it may help to regain my senses, and secondly, it will also prevent me from being unaware and making mistakes and saying mistakes." ”

Ming Yi said this, it was already considered that since the two are familiar with each other, Liu Enchao is willing to help each other as much as possible, and it is inevitable that there will be secrets that cannot be shared with outsiders, maybe it is just some gossip and scandal, but since Liu Enchao is afraid of his wife, he will be careful and tell everything, so as to tell Ming Yi not to make a mistake.

Sure enough, Liu Enchao weighed for a moment, and his expression was cautious: "No matter how much you remember, I only ask you, is there no doubt that you and I are indeed friends with each other?" ”

Ming Yi touched the money bag and nodded deeply: "You can live and die together, and share hardships." ”

Liu Enchao sighed: "That's good, I'll start talking about it seven years ago." ”

Mingyi tore a piece of venison and ate it while listening.

"In the first year of Huichang, I joined the army as Hucao in Youzhou, and I was cautious and idle. However, in the event of the military rebellion in Youzhou, the Jiedu envoy was killed, and the imperial court outwitted it, which led to civil strife in the army.

Although I am wise enough to protect myself and stay away from the faction, I will inevitably be suspected and cannot be reused. The following year, my mother, who lived with my eldest brother in Chang'an, died of illness, and I was depressed, so I resigned from the government and went to Chang'an to live and mourn.

I still have some land and houses in Chang'an, originally marrying a wife and children is not a problem, but the career is hopeless, the ambition is difficult to pay, it is inevitable that the heart is depressed, plus I have made some friends in the rivers and lakes, yearning for the pride of the daughter scattered, day and night drinking and feasting for fun, and even sleeping in flowers and willows, how much money can not withstand such a squander, and finally the family wealth is exhausted, and my brother has also cut off contact with me.

It was at this time that I met Shi Niangzi, when I accompanied my friends to attend a banquet, the scene was not small, Chang'an ground banquet invited the second largest gang from Yizhou Taoqi Gang leader, inevitably to invite Shi Niangzi to attend Fuqin to help the fun. Before the guests arrived, a reckless man in the guest had an argument with Shi Niangzi, who thought that Shi Niangzi was an ordinary fireworks woman, with light words and wanted to get up and down. At that time, I was drunk all day long, I didn't know the severity, I couldn't see it, so I intervened to stop it, but my punches and kicks were as good as those in the martial arts, and I fainted with internal injuries after a few moves.

When I woke up, I was already in the teacher's room. Later, I learned that the new gang leader of the Taoqi Gang is Tao Sanniang, the daughter of Tao's old gang leader, and she is an old acquaintance with Shi Niangzi. After Tao Sanniang arrived, he taught the light person a hard lesson, broke his hands and feet, and the master's family presented a large amount of gold to the master to end the matter. It is not difficult to deduce, if the master lady is not behind the power of the rivers and lakes, how can she be so comfortable in Pingkangfang, and any guest dares to push out.

The teacher and lady appreciated my righteousness, and bluntly said that the people I get along with are just miscellaneous rivers and lakes, and they are in the company of others, harming people and things, and degrading their own character. Wake up with a word, and I regret it. The teacher wanted to give me money, but I retreated, so she arranged a future for me. The Peach Seven Gang also has an industry in Chang'an, and I am very grateful that the teacher recommended me to take charge of a hostel in the gang. And the acquaintance with you is also given by the teacher, saying that you have the means to do business, and you can be my friend and mentor, you and I are like each other at first sight, brother and sister. ”

Liu Enchao sighed and drank the wine in his glass.